RFP-II 10216636 - Federal Government Relations Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) issued a competitive RFP for Federal Government Relations Services to support the State Water Project. The awardee will provide lobbying, advocacy, coalition‑building, legislative monitoring, and reporting services to secure federal authorizations, appropriations, and environmental‑mitigation funding. The work is performed from a Washington, D.C. office and includes developing a ten‑year federal engagement strategy, drafting and lobbying for appropriations, coordinating with water agencies and industry groups, facilitating meetings with federal officials and congressional staff, and delivering regular activity reports and strategic memos. The contract is a three‑year, cost‑plus arrangement with monthly invoicing and a 45‑day payment term. • Scope: Federal lobbying, policy analysis, coalition development, legislative tracking, and reporting for DWR’s water‑resource projects. • Duration: 3 years starting June 2026, with quarterly reporting and ad‑hoc briefings. • Procurement: Full and open competition RFP (RFP‑II 10216636) with a single award to Best, Best & Krieger, LLP.